HORIZON-CL6-2026-01-CIRCBIO-02: Advancing recycling technologies for mixed post-consumer textiles waste from blended products

SIFO has successfully conducted several research projects focused on textile and fashion sustainability, supported by national research funds, the EU, and private sector partners.

In the context of CIRCBIO-02, we seek to deepen our engagement with consumer involvement and innovative methods aimed at reducing waste, improving post-consumer textile pre-sorting and acceptance of use of different types of recycled materials in product development phase. Our expertise encompasses a wide array of topics related to textile waste, particularly within households, where we analyze causes, measures, and practices.

We employ diverse research methodologies that often reflect an everyday life perspective. Our approach includes quantitative surveys to assess consumer practices and behaviors, experiments, field studies, and waste analyses. Additionally, we are adept in qualitative research methods, such as ethnographic interviews, home visits, walk-along interviews, wardrobe studies, and focus groups—essential tools for uncovering the underlying reasons for textile consumption and waste at the household level.

Our significant experience extends to collaborating with textile businesses and NGOs. For an overview of our current textile research projects, please visit: SIFO Clothing Research

Currently, SIFO is actively participating in and leading a work package in the EU Horizon-funded project CARE. In this project, we collaborate with consumers from five countries to mitigate the impact of clothing consumption and food waste: CARE Circular Households.)